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@ali-raza
Senior Travel Writer
Lahore-based writer chasing sunrises across Pakistan's north — from Hunza's apricot orchards to the Deosai plains. I write the budget-travel guides I wish I'd had on my first trip up the Karakoram Highway.
DestinationsPractical guide to Taj Mahal for Pakistanis: tickets, best time, visa, travel from PK. Sourced.
DestinationsA practical guide to Swanbourne Beach in Perth, Western Australia — how to get there, the best time to swim, dog-friendly sand, safety tips, and a nearby-beaches mini-itinerary.
DestinationsFrom the Great Barrier Reef and Raja Ampat to the easy-to-reach Red Sea and Pakistan's own Astola Island, a guide to the world's best coral reefs — with seasons, access and conservation tips.
DestinationsA guide to Bosnia's geothermal hot springs and banja spa towns — Ilidža, Banja Vrućica, Fojnica, Olovo and more — with costs, best time to visit and visa tips for Pakistani travellers.
DestinationsA practical guide to 12 of the world's best museums — from the Louvre and the new Grand Egyptian Museum to Lahore — with tickets, timing, getting there and how to plan a museum trip.
Travel GuidesKarnataka's coast, Deccan plateau and Western Ghats hills each peak in a different season. Here's a month-by-month climate guide and the best time to visit.
DestinationsBest beaches Turkey guide for Pakistanis with sources.
Travel TipsTake your travel photos from ordinary to extraordinary! Learn professional photography techniques using just your smartphone — no expensive equipment needed.
Food & CultureIstanbul is a food lover's paradise! Discover the best halal restaurants serving authentic Turkish cuisine, from street food gems to rooftop dining with Bosphorus views.
DestinationsDiscover Pakistan's best-kept secrets in the north from Attabad Lake to Deosai. Practical guide for Pakistanis: how to reach, best season, costs, safety.
A first-person account of visiting Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque as a Pakistani traveller — the dress code reality, the best time to go, and why it moved me to tears.
Jun 16, 2026
A first-timer's hour-by-hour account of an evening desert safari from Dubai — the dune bashing nerves, the camel ride, the BBQ under the stars, and what it really cost in PKR.
Jun 16, 2026
A teacher from Karachi breaks down a full week in Istanbul — direct flights, a Sultanahmet guesthouse, Istanbulkart hacks and exactly what it cost in PKR.
Jun 14, 2026
A first-person guide to Phuket's island-hopping tours for Pakistani travellers — Phi Phi, James Bond Island and the Similans, with real prices and crowd-beating tips.
Jun 9, 2026
I spent a few mornings hiking the Margalla Hills above Islamabad. Which trail to pick, what to expect, and why I kept going back.
Jun 3, 2026